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Oxlade’s smash hit Kulosa gets diamond certification in France

Oxlade's hit single Kulosa has been certified diamond by the French music certification body SNEP, crossing 50 million streams in France. Released in June 2022 through Epic Records France, the song soared to international fame, peaking at No. 18 on the SNEP chart and finishing 141st on the year-end chart. Oxlade's live performance at Wizkid's concert in France ignited the crowd, while the music video, sparking a social media challenge, […]

February 27, 2024 28

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Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tyla, Libianca nominated for 2024 Brit Awards

Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tyla, Libianca nominated for 2024 Brit Awards. Nigerian Music has been on a fast rise both locally and internationally as superstars drive their talents to global exportation, enjoying great commercial accolades. Yet again, Nigerian superstars are at it again, making Nigeria proud as they earn nominations for the 2024 Brit Awards. International superstars Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have all earned nominations for the […]

January 25, 2024 42 1

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Rema cancels all engagements for December to focus on his health.

Nigerian Afrobeats sensational Singer and the 'Calm Down' Crooner, Daniel Ikubor aka Rema, has cancelled all engagements for December to focus on his health. He made this known on his Instagram story on Wednesday. Rema noted that during his years of touring, he had ignored his health, adding that it was time to recuperate. Following successful tours in Asia, Europe, and North America, Rema's sudden announcement is a big blow […]

November 30, 2023 48

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Nigerian superstars Rema and Burna Boy win 2023 BBMAs.

Nigerian music is enjoying an unprecedented level of international success and two major artists contributing to the global exportation of Nigerian music are Burna Boy and Rema. At the 2023 BBMA Rema and Burna Boy won the maiden categories of the Best Afrobeats Song for 'Calm Down' with Selena Gomez and Best Afrobeats Act respectively. The 2023 Billboard Music Awards have officially handed out all the night’s prizes – so who emerged the big winner? After the winners were announced […]

November 20, 2023 38

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ reaches 700 million views on YouTube in road to 1 billion

'Calm Down' has emerged as Afrobeats' biggest global export with the song topping charts in multiple countries and setting record-breaking streaming numbers. While both the videos of the original and the remake have cumulatively surpassed 1 billion views, the Selena Gomez-assisted version continues to aim for the lofty heights of becoming the first Nigerian music video to reach 1 billion views. The single released in February 2022 as one of […]

November 8, 2023 24

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ makes history on Billboard’s Pop Song Airplay Chart

Rema has enjoyed massive international acclaim with his hit single 'Calm Down' which has set multiple records on the US Billboard Charts. In the news reported by music chart platform Chart data, Rema & Selena Gomez's 'Calm Down' has spent 52 weeks on the Pop Song Airplay Chart which is a new chart record. The global smash hit already made history by becoming the first African song to reach NO. 1 on […]

November 2, 2023 57

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Rema Makes History As The First Nigerian To Perform At Ballon d’Or Ceremony

Rema makes history after performing at the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony. Rema has enjoyed a successful 2023 with his hit single 'Calm Down' bringing him the massive international success that has helped him top charts in multiple countries and set multiple records. In another landmark feat, Nigerian afrobeats Star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema became the first African to perform at the Ballon d'Or ceremony which is an annual […]

November 1, 2023 29

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Billboard lists Rema’s manager Sean Okeke, others as global top talent managers

Sean Okeke has consistently demonstrated a distinctive dedication to the entertainment industry. Sean Okeke, also known as Super Sean, a highly respected figure in the music industry, has been recognised by Billboard as one of the world's top talent managers. Currently serving as the Head of Operations at Jonzing World Entertainment, where he manages and shapes the careers of renowned artists such as Rema and Ruger, Okeke's influence […]

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